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The Advantages of a Christian Boarding School

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 | Education |

Christian boarding school offers many benefits to teenagers and their parents. The obvious advantage is that the school not only provides a wide ranging education program but adds that extra component known to some as spirituality. Even parents who may not be church goers understand and appreciate the importance of a person's inner being and gives much attention to thinking of others and how we can all be better people by caring for others and not just for ourselves.Christian boarding schools ...
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Sly Stallone-Mini Bio

Monday, January 30th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

Stallone has been in the acting business since the 70's when he starred in the soft-core porn film titled The Party at Kitty and Stud's House that was later renamed The Italian Stallion after his nickname. He starred in his first feature film that same year titled No Place To Hide. This film was remade in 1990 as the award-winning film, A Man Named... Rainbo. Stallone's success skyrocketed in 1975 when he made his first Rocky film. He wrote the script for the film in a matter of three days ...
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Truth or Consequences

Sunday, January 29th, 2012 | Business |

Truth or Consequences: How to Give Performance Feedback By Judith Lindenberger In the bestseller, Good to Great, Jim Collins discovered that, "the good-to-great companies continually refined the path to greatness with the brutal facts of reality." And, in his recent autobiography, Jack Welch reports that he spent about half of his time on people: recruiting new talent, picking the right people for particular positions, grooming young stars, developing managers, dealing with under ...
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Dr. Dre Producer of Hip Hop

Saturday, January 28th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

Dr. Dre, producer of hip hop, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor who began his career in music as a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru. He later found fame with the influential gangsta rap group NWA, which stood for Niggaz With Attitude. Core members were Ice Cube, Dr Dre, Eazy-E, MC Ren & DJ Yella. Coming from the Ghetto's of Compton and founders of Gangsta Rap their music and lyrics were both shocking and influential to a whole generation of people ...
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Time Management Tips- How to Create More Time Every Day and Maximize Your Activities

Friday, January 27th, 2012 | Self Improvement |

Yes the title is rather intriguing. When there are only 24 hours in a day, how can you create more time? Haven't we heard people complaining that 24 hours is not enough to do all their work? Haven't we seen people wasting time and idling knowing not what to do. We also see people working efficiently in their jobs, actively participating in several organizations and yet finding time to relax with their spouses and children. Why is it that some fail to accomplish much while others are able to do ...
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Speak With E's Part 3

Thursday, January 26th, 2012 | Business |

'Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience' 1. Use direct eye contact. You can focus on one person when making a point' and everyone else in the audience will think you are speaking to them, too. 2. Don't just stand behind the lectern move around, gesture. Be animated. (Fifty-five percent of how people perceive you is by body language; 38 percent by your voice; 7 percent by your words.) 3. If you are telling a story, assume the posture of the character you are ...
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Scrubs Seasons 1-8 DVD Boxset

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

Scrubs is an American comedy-drama created in 2001 by Bill Lawrence and produced currently by ABC Studios. The show follows the lives of several employees of Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital. It features fast-paced dialogue, slapstick, and surreal vignettes presented mostly as the daydreams of the central character, Dr. John "J.D." Dorian, played by Zach Braff. Alongisde Braff, the first eight seasons of the show starred Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, John C McGinley, Judy Reyes, Ken Jenkins ...
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Find Out . . . Are You Right or Left Brained?

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 | Self Improvement |

Introduction: The brain is considered to be one of the most complex organs. A deep furrow separates the cerebrum to two halves known as the left and right hemispheres. It is believed that the two different sides of the brain control two different modes of thinking. We generally follow our dominant side; however, we can teach and train our less dominant side.Bill Lee:'The right half of the brain controls the left half of the body. This means that only left handed people are in their right mind.' ...
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Who is Johnny Depp?

Monday, January 23rd, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

The astrology site, Astrotheme has listed the actor, Johnny Depp as the favorite male celebrity on its site. His astrological natal chart has been viewed almost 95,000 times. This article gives an in-depth description of Johnny Depp's astrological birth chart, which offers an insightful look into the nature of this savvy, unconventional and brilliant actor. My Sun is in Gemini in the 11th house. I am intelligent, artsy and avant garde. I am curious about how others think and relate to life. I ...
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Monday Morning Mindfulness

Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 | Business |

Publishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print fre*e of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address(http://www.schrift.com) in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to sandra@schrift.com Thank you. ___________________________________________________________ TITLE: Monday Morning Mindfulness AUTHOR: Sandra Schrift CONTACT: sandra@schrift.com ...
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Am I in a dead-end job?

Saturday, January 21st, 2012 | Business |

A blog reader asks: <em>My brother keeps pushing me to change jobs because he says I am in a dead-end job. He has given me a lot of good reasons to think so. I'm just not sure. Can you help?"</em> (name witheld) You certainly could be working a dead-end job if you have held the same position, for years and years. If you had goals when you applied for the job and have yet to see those goals accomplished, it may be a sign of a dead-end job. Your work go unrewarded, beyond the normal ...
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Bingo Players - is your husband a slouch on the couch?

Friday, January 20th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

According to research from an online bingo site, many bingo players husbands or partners need a lift to get them off the couch or to pull their weight around the family home? According to a survey by a leading online bingo site, results showed that 80% of husbands of women who play online bingo were lazy and failed to contribute enough to housework or jobs around the home. It may be no surprise that women who play bingo are also most likely to do the majority of housework and childcare, and are ...
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Interview tips

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 | Careers |

Interview Questions Are you the kind of person who relies on charm? Will it work when you are sitting in front of the most important people you ever met, interviewing you for the best job you ever dreamed of..... You need to train yourself You must achieve & develop professionalism in you that will come across in the tone of your voice, your body language, your power to impress recruiters... You can't fake these things. Recruiters are very intellegent people and no fake body language or ...
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The "IF" Word

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 | Self Improvement |

I recall as a child being mildly scolded after coming home from Kindergarten and telling my mother all about the new word I had learned - the "F" word. Spray painted across some garage door on the way to school, I guess I thought it sounded like a neat addition to my vocabulary. Not! Now, as an adult, there's a word that doesn't quite have the same phonetic ring, but sticks out as much as the aforementioned expletive whenever I hear it. It's the "IF" word! As human beings, almost all of us have ...
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How To Watch Mad Men Online

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

MAD MEN, gotta love it!  Here's the synopsis for the next episode: Regardless of their efforts, Don and Sal just can't seem to satisfy their clients.  They will need to re-think their strategy and make sure they can keep their clients.  Also in this episode, Betty decides that she'd like to hold a fundraiser.The season 3 episode 1 of Mad Men is titled 'Out of town', episode 2 is titled 'Love among the ruins' and episode 3 is titled 'My Old Kentucky Home'. And as always I tell you how to ...
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Motivating People: Recognising Needs

Monday, January 16th, 2012 | Business |

Since the 1940s research into human behaviour has suggested that people are motivated by a number of different needs, at work and in their personal life. Recognising and satisfying these needs will help you to get the best from people. Several motivation theories work on the assumption that given the chance and the right stimuli, people work well and positively. As a manager, be aware of what these stimuli or "motivational forces" are. Theorist Abraham Maslow grouped them into five areas. The ...
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How To Watch Mad Men Episode

Sunday, January 15th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

The big takeaway from Sunday night's 'Mad Men' is clearly never leave the key to your secret life as an identity thief in your bathrobe when you aren't the one doing the laundry. Betty's discovery in an hour when she spent much of her time reading 'The Group' (with whom do you think she is feeling the deepest kinship ' Kay?) was one of the most stunning surprises 'Mad Men' has sprung yet, a revelation that seemed as though it wouldn't happen for a season or so. Now the question remains: How ...
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Boca Raton Weekend Guide

Saturday, January 14th, 2012 | Business |

Besides the mild and beautiful year-round climate, Boca Raton offers much to do on the weekends including venues for the arts, culture, shopping and outdoor activities. Find something fun to do this weekend in Boca Raton. Arts and Culture in Boca Raton The Boca Raton area contains several performing arts and cultural venues, plus an arts festival that is quickly becoming a staple attraction. The Festival of the Arts BOCA is held each year at the Mizner Park Amphitheater and features major ...
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Dealing with Difficult People

Friday, January 13th, 2012 | Business |

You know, this would be a great business if it weren't for having to deal with people all the time' OK, so maybe I've exaggerated things a bit, but we've all certainly heard that saying before. Why does that sentiment ring true for so many folks? Obviously it's because of all the people challenges we're presented with in our business. Virtually every one of my clients over the years has brought up the subject of dealing with difficult people. There's no escaping the fact that they come into ...
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Get Maximum Casting Calls To Become a Star

Thursday, January 12th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

The casting calls are something you will need to have, if you aspire to become an actor or a model. There are several casting agents that you can consult, if you are beginner and want to excel in this field. These days, there are several websites that deal with such casting agents. All you need to do is to subscribe to some of these websites and you will get shortlisted easily, if you have the talent. These casting agencies usually make it a point to exhibit your portfolio to the big film ...
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10 Truth's About Prosperity

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 | Finance |

For those of you who tend to use only your logical mind to create wealth, you may want to sit down. Here are a few rules of prosperity that guarantee results. Truly know what you want. Then put your request out for others to hear. If you can formulate the question, you WILL get an answer. Focus on what you DO want, rather than what you DON'T want. It's habitual for most of us to go to the negative "what if's." What if I lose my money on this deal, what if I fail, what if I can't afford it and ...
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Learning about Angelina Jolie

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

In this world, filled with glitz and glamour, there are many famous people to admire and dream of.  However, occasionally there is that certain superstar that exudes the idea of it is, to truly be fabulous.  Angelina Jolie is one of those famous people, with her well-known full lips and eyes that glisten with promise.  She had a great start in the world of fame, by being the daughter of Actor Jon Voight, but her super stardom was earned, all on her own.  She began by taking acting classes ...
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The True Price of Success

Monday, January 9th, 2012 | Self Improvement |

Standing in the gale-force winds, the kid was looking queasy. We could all see the storm was growing more intense. The rain had already plastered his hair to his forehead and his new black suit was starting to cling to him in ways Mr. Armani never intended. A typhoon was coming -- the seventh this summer to hit Japan -- and the kid's job, as newest employee, was to stand in front of a TV camera while the weather buffeted him about for the nation to watch. Sort of a talking weather vane. I take ...
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Had a Car Accident Lately?

Sunday, January 8th, 2012 | Self Improvement |

I'd like to put the spotlight on car accidents in a noncritical, observant way, so you can heal yourself. It makes me angry to see people walk away from one accident only to have another a few years later. As a healer, I don't like to see people in pain. And if you've been in an accident, you know the aftermath of shock, rage and terror, sometimes resulting in post traumatic shock syndrome. Why go through this experience again? Let's get things like this out of our lives. Let's take control of ...
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Asian Business Strategy and Approaches Today compared to the

Saturday, January 7th, 2012 | Business |

By Jason Armstrong, Ph.D. Sun Tzu's 'Art of War' is considered to provide the most profound lessons for leadership, and victory in East or the West. Today its principles are applied to business all over the world. This classic body of work came from life and death scenarios, which evolved from empire, trade and political struggles. Obviously today's corporate world does not induce anywhere near as strong a mechanism for change, or success, as the consequences of failure in business are far less ...
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The Roots of Pedophilia

Friday, January 6th, 2012 | Self Improvement |

Pedophiles are attracted to prepubescent children and act on their sexual fantasies. It is a startling fact that the etiology of this paraphilia is unknown. Pedophiles comes from all walks of life and have no common socio-economic background. Contrary to media-propagated myths, most of them had not been sexually abused in childhood and the vast majority of pedophiles are also drawn to adults of the opposite sex (are heterosexuals). Only a few belong to the Exclusive Type - the ones who ...
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Best Way to Learn to Trade Forex - Advice From a Group of Traders Who Made Millions

Thursday, January 5th, 2012 | Finance |

If you are looking for the best way to trade Forex, you should start by looking at the group of traders enclosed, these traders learned to trade in just two weeks and made hundreds of millions of dollars! It's an interesting story and one which can lead you to success so let's look at it. If you want the best way to learn to trade Forex, ignore all the people who tell you that there is a way to beat the market, there isn't. All the people trying to sell you Forex Robots and other get rich quick ...
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Choosing the Right Talent Hunt Portal is Important

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

Do you have a talent to flaunt? Are you seeking for the right podium to showcase your talent? If yes, then you can always display your talent on a reputed website. Look for a website that has good traffic and then put up a video or photographs of yourself that reveal your talent. This is a great way to get you in the spotlight. Ways to get noticed on websites If you want to be an actor or an actress, you can put up your portfolio on an authentic website which will help you get noticed by the ...
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When Is Spiderman 4 Coming Out

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 | Art and Entertainment |

When is SpiderMan 4 coming out? Well for that question, there is a very simple and straight forward answer: May 5, 2011. The release date is firm and has been confirmed by the kind folks at Columbia Pictures, owners of the Spidey franchise. A more difficult question to ask however is how we can make sure that the new Spidey picture is not a theatrical flop like the third film in the franchise was (of course, considering that Transformers 3 has gotten a nod, one can imagine that the studios ...
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Job Interview Tips That Work!

Monday, January 2nd, 2012 | Self Improvement |

/p> Job Interview Tips That Work! 1. You've been called for an interview after placing an application or sending out a resume. 2. First step is to: Know why you are interested in this job. Do you have the necessary skills, really? 3. Is the job you have applied for, one that you want? Are you acting out of desperation or out of boredom? The job MUST have most in it most of the life goals you want to live by. 4. Be on time for the actual interview. If you are asked to wait in a reception area, ...
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A Full Moon's Coming. Use Your EQ and Don't Turn Into a

Sunday, January 1st, 2012 | Self Improvement |

The full moon due on the 25th (of March) was called the Maple Sugar Moon by the Chippewas because that's when the sap flowed the freest. According to the Celts, it's the Nuinne, whose purpose is The Weighing of Truth. Our ancestors were vitally interested in the celestial bodies and studied them carefully because they needed to know when to plant and when to harvest. Some cultures, like the Chinese and the Celts, even based their calendar on the lunar year. Full moons always had particular ...
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